Free from animal testing

The Humane Guide

Every brand here has been audited by Beauty Without Cruelty against our animal-testing requirements and is regularly reviewed. South Africa’s trusted reference for products free from animal testing.

160+: Brands listed
148: 100% plant-based
23: Categories

What BWC endorsement means

Every brand listed here has been audited by Beauty Without Cruelty and found to comply with our requirements on animal testing. Brands marked 100% plant-based contain no animal-derived ingredients across their range.

Brands accredited by BWC before 2018 may include vegetarian products that were accredited under the requirements applicable at the time. Since 2018, companies that are not 100% plant-based may apply for verification of their animal-testing practices. These companies receive a Certificate of Animal-Free Testing Compliance, but are not permitted to use the BWC logo and are not listed on the Humane Guide.

Listed brands are regularly reviewed. We check whether new suppliers or products have been added, whether the company has changed ownership, and whether it has taken on relevant activities such as funding animal testing for medical research, and we request further documentation where needed.

How to use the Guide

Type a brand name in the search box, or tap a category such as Skincare or Household Cleaners.
Tick “100% Plant-Based” if you only want brands with no animal-derived ingredients.
Open a brand to see its categories and a link to its website.

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Aether Apothecary

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Aether Apothecary

Afri Earth

Africa Organics

African Extracts Rooibos

African Indigenous

African Spa

Afrikin

Apex Labs

Aurora Natural Skincare

Back2Nature

Bacterrorist

Bailey G

BaoActive

BaoCare

Beautiful Earth

Bellabaci

BellaFaire

Better Earth

Black African Organics

Blended Leaf

BON Natural Oils

Bon Tierra

Bonafide Beards

Bs Boutique

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